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The annual Kaipara Flats Christmas market had its most successful year yet with a record 59 stall-holders.
Among them was young entrepreneur Harper Holdem, 6, who sewed 60 hair scrunchies to sell at the market, along with small plants and trinkets picked up at opportunity shops.
Her Mum Fiona McDonald said it had been a good life lesson about working to make money.
Harper said she was intending to spend her earnings on horse riding lessons.
Market organiser Odette Wech said the market raised more than $4000 towards extending the Kaipara Flats Sport Club building.
She said members of the club donated enough food items to put together “an incredible” 24 prize packs in the raffle.
“It was a huge effort from the committee, and I would like to thank everyone,” Odette said.
The sports club extension project will see it fitted out with a larger commercial kitchen and provide more space for tabled seating.
The intention is to be able to hire out the club building for events for an additional revenue stream.
The Kaipara Flats Sports Club has 400 members and continues to grow.
